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Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles

Texas Set to Execute Fourth Person of the Year on Tuesday

Matthew Johnson was convicted of the 2012 murder of Nancy Harris in Dallas County.

by Michelle Pitcher

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Bipartisan Legislators Join Calls for Clemency for Robert Roberson

by Michelle Pitcher

Abbott Pardons Killing by Racist Who Explicitly Texted Apparent Minor

by Steven Monacelli

No Path to Redemption for Devout Death Row Inmates

by Michelle Pitcher

A stock photo of a GPS monitoring anklet, such as the kind used by people on probation or parole in Texas. It's worn on the ankle, above a brown hiking boot and looks a little like a smartwatch with a blank screen. Jun 15, 2023

Life with Parole

Probation and parole systems remain understaffed and buggy in Texas.

by Michelle Pitcher

Apr 26, 2023

Travis County DA Garza to Defend Daniel Perry Conviction at Parole Board

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles will also hear from Garrett Foster's family about why the conviction of Daniel Perry should be upheld.

by Candice Bernd

A row of Black Lives Matter protesters stand face to face with Austin Police Department officers in full riot gear with shields. Apr 21, 2023

Abbott Aims to Pardon Racist Murderer Who Sent Explicit Texts to Apparent Minor

The governor didn't even wait a single day before calling for the potential pardon of racist murderer Daniel Perry.

by Steven Monacelli

Inside this month's print issue

‘The Search Committee’ Is a Subtle Rebuke of the Border Literary Canon

José Skinner’s fast-paced satire delivers sharp insights gleaned from years lived in Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley.

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